Nd:YVO₄ (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Vanadate) is a high-performance laser crystal, especially suitable for diode-pumped, low to medium power lasers.
Key Advantages:
1: Absorption efficiency at 808 nm is about 5× higher than Nd:YAG
2: Stimulated emission cross-section at 1064 nm is about 3× larger
3: Lower lasing threshold & higher efficiency
4: Naturally linearly polarized output
5: Better adaptability to LD temperature changes
Applications:
1: Machinery, materials processing, spectroscopy, medical inspection, laser printing, data storage, and more.
2: Compact, efficient, and reliable - Nd:YVO₄ is an excellent choice for next-generation diode-pumped laser systems.
Nd:YVO₄ crystal is a material made by adding neodymium ions into yttrium vanadate. It's commonly used as the active laser medium in diode-pumped solid-state lasers. The crystal looks like a transparent blue-gray material and is known for its high optical gain, good thermal conductivity, and low laser threshold.
Nd:YVO₄ crystals are high-performance laser materials widely used in industrial and medical lasers. Here's why they're special:
Strong absorption & efficient emission – works great with diode pumping, with emission peaks at 1064 nm and 1342 nm.
High thermal conductivity – dissipates heat efficiently, perfect for high-power operation.
Nonlinear optics ready – supports frequency doubling and mixing, ideal for generating green or other wavelengths.
Durable – high damage threshold ensures reliability under intense laser light.
Compact & versatile – suitable for various laser systems and applications.
In short, Nd:YVO₄ is a reliable choice for anyone looking to build efficient, high-performance laser systems.
A new type of neodymium-doped yttrium vanadate (Nd:YVO₄) crystal.
The doping concentration is 3%. The crystal faces are polished to plane-parallel surfaces and are uncoated.
Crystal dimensions: 3 x 3.3 x 12 mm.
The primary function of the 3x3x3mm Nd:YVO4 crystal is as a high-performance laser gain medium for the fabrication of compact, high-efficiency solid-state lasers, particularly suitable for semiconductor pumping. Its advantages include a high absorption coefficient, a high stimulated emission cross section, a wide absorption bandwidth, and the ability to emit linearly polarized light. The small size of the Nd:YVO4 crystal enables the fabrication of smaller laser devices capable of generating a variety of laser wavelengths, including green, blue, and red.
